Nail clipper



P. H. SMITH NAIL CLIPPER Nov. 7, 1939.

Filed March 21, 1938 2 Sheets-Sheet l Inventor A iiorneys NOV. 7, 1939.s T 2,179,435

NAIL CLIPPER Filed March 21, 1938 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 A tiorneys PatentedNov. 7, 1939 NAIL CLIPPER Paul H. Smith,

Brockton, Mass.

Application March 21, 1938, Serial No. 197,315

4 Claims.

This invention relates to manicuring implements and has reference inparticular to what is believed to be a new style fingernail clipper,that is, one embodying a depository for convenient accumulation andtrapping of the clippins.

This application is a continuation in part of an application filed by meon August 26, 1937, Serial There are certain. known fingernail clipperscharacterized by a complemental spring separated and lever actuatedclipping or cutting element. The present invention is characterized by asomewhat corresponding coordination of parts but has associatedtherewith unique cam coacting pressure means as well as an appropriatelyarranged and aptly designed receptacle constitutthe depository.

More specifically stated, I have evolved and produced a nail clipper ofthe aforementioned general. type embodying a main channel shaped memberforming the receptacle, a resilient cover member cooperable therewith,and a special adaptation of slotted flanges to accommodate theiulcruming and cam elements on the operating lever.

Other features and advantages will become more readily apparent from thefollowing description and the accommpanying illustrative drawings.

In the drawings, wherein like numerals are employed to designatecorresponding mechanical details throughout the views:

Figure l is a top plan view of the novel nail clipper as constructed inaccordance with the structural principles of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a central longitudinal sectional View taken approximately onthe plane of the line 2-2 of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a View similar to Figure 2 showing how the cam coactingmeans comes into play to provide the necessary leverage to operate theresilient clipping member.

Figure 4 is a top plan view exposing the receptacle, the resilient coverplate or companion part thereof being broken away for clearance ofillustration.

Figure 5 is a side View of that portion of the construction seen inFigure 4.

Figure 6 is a top plan view of the so-called resilient cover plate.

Figure 7 is a top plan view of the operating lever.

Figure 8 is an edge view of the same.

Referring now to the drawings by distinguishing reference numerals, itwill be observed that the numeral 9 designates the clipper unit, thispart being of metal of proper texture and com position strength. Thechannel shaped portion includes spaced parallel side walls ill and anintervening web ll the web being longitudinally shaped to cooperate withthe side walls in providing a depository for the nail clippings. Theouter or left-hand end of this part H is formulated into the usualarcuate or segmental nipper or cutter 22. The side walls id adjacent tothe cutter l2 are provided with extensions which may be convenientlycalled adapter flanges i3. These flanges are provided with duplicatehorizontally elongated slots Hi to accommodate the retention andfulcruming lugs E5 on the operating lever it. It will be observed inFigure 5 in particular, that the upper edges of the respective slots areprovided with selectively usable notches or seats ii and it. Thatsection of the unit 9 identified by numeral 2 9 forms the aforementionedcover plate and is of a length corresponding to the receptacle and isintegrally connected at one end as at 26 to the corresponding end of thereceptacle. The construction at 2% is such as to provide the desiredspring hinge connection, the resiliency being such as to normally pressor swing the part i9 away from the receptacle. Thus the part 15% becomesa relatively movable cutter and it is provided on its outer end with anipper 2i corresponding to the aforementioned nipper 52. At the point 22the movable cutter is is provided with an aperture which constitutes aconvenient means for dumping the deposited clippings whenever necessaryor desired. It will be further noted that this part i9 is provided witha somewhat pyramidal riser or button 23. This constitutes a depressingor thrust element and is located for coaction with the slot M andcompanion portion of the lever It.

In connection with the lever it will be observed that the extreme outerend is directed laterally as at 2 1 in respect to the retention andpivoting lugs 15. Then on the opposite side of the lugs said lever isfashioned as at 25 to provide a thrust rib or cam for cooperation withthe complemental cam or thrust element 23.

Under this arrangement the lever may be shifted to its off and onpositions. For example, in Figure 2 we see the lever in its collapsed orfolded position to facilitate carrying the device in ones pocket. Atthis time the lugs l5 engage in the seats l8 and the detent 2t restsupon the button 23. The inherent resiliency of the spring cover plate itexerts pressure on the detent whereby to maintain the lever in thisout-of-theway collapsed position. This, incidentally, is one outstandingfeature of the invention.

It is also observable that by shifting the lugs from the seats is intothe outer or front seats H, the lever may be swung to an open operableposition for depressing the spring plate l9. When in the latterposition, as illustrated in Figure 3, the cam element or rib 25 comesinto engagement with the thrust button 23 to provide the desiredpressure for actuating the nippers l2 and 2! in a well-known manner. Inorder to move the lever it from its rear position shown in Figure 2 toits forward position said lever I6 is slightly raised so as to slightlydepress the member l9 and then the lever is moved forwardly so as tomove the trunnions i5 from out of the seats l8 into the seats [1.

The disclosure of the invention thus made comprehends the preferredembodiment of the inventive concept. I desire to emphasize, however, ina construction of this major it is desirable of visualizing the featuresseparately and collective-- ly to appreciate their companioncoordination, each sharing its proportionate part in the contribution toa unitary implement possessed of the advantages indicated.

It is thought that the description taken in connection with the drawingswill enable a clear understanding of the invention to be had. Therefore,a more lengthy description is thought unnecessary.

While the preferred embodiment of the invention has been shown anddescribed, it is to be understood that minor changes coming within thefield of invention claimed may be resorted to if desired.

I claim:

1. In a nail clipper of the class described, a stationary jaw providedwith a nipper, a relatively movable resiliently operable companion jawhaving a nipper opposed to said first named nipper, the stationary jawbeing provided with spaced parallel flanges having elongated slots, saidslots having selectively usable keeper seats formed therein, a leverhaving lugs slidable in said slots and selectively disposable in saidseats, said lever having a cam member for coacation with the adjacentjaw as well as a detent, said detent constituting means for maintainingthe lever in compact folded relation.

2. A nail clipper of the class described comprising a relativelystationary jaw having a cutter at one end, a relatively movable jawhaving integral resilient hinging connection with said first named jawand provided with a nipper opposed to said first named nipper, saidfirst named jaw being provided with spaced parallel flanges havinglongitudinally elongated slots therein, said slots being provided withselectively usable keeper notches, a lever having lugs, slidable in saidslots and selectively disposable in said seats, said lever beingpositioned between said flanges and said lugs being slidably mounted insaid slots, said movable jaw being provided with a thrust memher, saidlever having a cam member for cooperation with said thrust member andbeing further provided with a detent for selected cooperation with saidthrust member.

3. A nail clipper of the class described comprising a longitudinallyelongated channel shaped member forming a depository, the outer end wallof said depository being provided with a nail nipper, the side walls ofsaid channel shaped member having slotted flanges, a cover plate of alength corresponding to said channel shaped member having hingeconnection at one end with said channel shaped member, the outer end ofsaid cover plate being provided with a nipper opposed to said firstnamed nipper, and an intermediate part of the cover plate having anaperture therein for discharge of clippings, and being further providedinwardly of said nipper with an upstanding riser forming a thrustelement, and a lever slidably fulcrumed between said flanges and havingcam means cooperable with said thrust member when the lever is in oneposition and said lever having a detent for engaging the thrust memberwhen the lever is in a second position, said detent maintaining thelever in position against the cover plate.

l. In a nail clipper of the class described, an elongated channel-shapedmember having elongated longitudinally extending slots in its side wallsadjacent the front end thereof and the bottom wall having a nipper atits front end, a cover plate hingedly connected at its rear end to therear end of the bottom wall of the channelshaped member and having anipper at its front end, a lever having trunnions extending from itsside edges adjacent the front end thereof for engaging the slots, saidlever when moved upwardly having a part engaging the front end of thecover plate for moving the cover plate downwardly to force the nippersinto cutting relationship, when the lever is in one position withrespect to the slots and coacting parts between the cover plate and thelever for holding the cover plate in lowered position and the leverresting on the cover plate when the lever is in a second position.

PAUL H. SMITH.

